The Striking Similarities Between Xenoblade Chronicles and Kingdom Hearts
Xenoblade Chronicles and Kingdom Hearts perhaps don’t have much in common at face value. However, there are some definite similarities that have drawn players to both.
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Monster Hunter Stories Remaster, Monster Hunter Stories 2 PS4 Version Set for June
Capcom revealed that the remaster of Monster Hunter Stories will release in mid-June. In addition, the game’s sequel will arrive on PS4 that same day.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch Release Date Announced
Nintendo has revealed the Switch release date for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door during a short presentation celebrating MAR10 Day. The game is currently available for pre-order via the Nintendo eShop.
Mighty Koi Announces The Night Wanderer, Thorgal
Developer Mighty Koi announced that it is working on two games: The Night Wanderer and Thorgal. Both RPGs are adaptations of popular book series and are set to release on multiple platforms.
Adventure Corner ~ Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is the latest iteration in the Spirit Hunter series and sees Kazuo Yashiki return to solve the mystery behind a school haunted by spirits. How does this game hold up in comparison to previous entries in the series?
Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure Gets Console Release Date
Publisher Jetpack Collective and developer Snowcastle Games announced the consoles release date for Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure. The cozy co-op RPG will launch later this month for PlayStation and Xbox consoles alongside a free update for all platforms.
RPGamer Round-Up: March 3 – March 10
A busy RPGamer week includes a trio of reviews, an Odencat interview, and a new Adventure Corner. There is also plenty of RPG news, though unfortunately it is led by some sad news with the passing of Akira Toriyama.
Vindictus: Defying Fate Pre-Alpha Test Dates Announced
Developer Nexon announced pre-alpha test date for action RPG Vindictus: Defying Fate. Players will be able to take part in this test for free via Steam in a few days.
RPG Cast – Episode 715: “Chocobo Drifting”
Kelley wonders how you fight a pillow. Chris adopts a sentient Sephiroth noodle. Ryan plays XCOM with a bear. Now everyone, go finish your Turkish Star Wars homework.
Penny Blood: Hellbound Available on Early Access
YUKIKAZE, Studio Wildrose, and Natsume-Atari have announced that hack-and-slash roguelike Penny Blood: Hellbound has been released on Steam Early Access. A full release is expected this summer.
Pixelshire Also Heading to Consoles
Publisher Maximum Entertainment and developer Kappa Bits announced farming sim Pixelshire is coming to consoles. The game, also set to release for PC, will be available later this year.
New Tokyo Xanadu Project in Development
Nihon Falcom revealed it is working on a new Tokyo Xanadu title ahead of the action RPG’s tenth anniversary. Few details have been revealed, though it will take players to a new setting in Kyoto.
SaGa Emerald Beyond Introduces the Dismal King
Square Enix provided more details for SaGa Emerald Beyond, this time focusing on potential protagonist Siugnas. The Dismal King’s vampiric abilities bring their own unique gameplay considerations.
Drova: Forsaken Kin Public Playtest Announced
Just2D and Deck13 Spotlight have announced a public PC playtest for action RPG Drova: Forsaken Kin will begin next month. The game is planned to release in 2024 for PC and consoles.
Adventure Corner ~ Molly the Werezompire & Epiphany in Spaaace!
Braaaaaaains Brains! (Zeboyd Digital Entertainment has rereleased its first game, Molly the Werezompire, along with Epiphany in Spaaace!) Baaaarains! (Yay!) Braaaaaaains (Play them!)
Dragon Ball Creator, Dragon Quest Character Designer Akira Toriyama Passes Away
Akira Toriyama’s production company Bird Studio announced that the manga creator and character designer has passed away. In addition to creating Dragon Ball and other manga, he also lent his recognisable art style to Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, and Blue Dragon.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Character Creator Tool Available
Capcom held a special Capcom Highlights presentation, during which it showed some more of Dragon’s Dogma 2. It also came with the announcement of a character creator tool, available to download for free now.
Dream Tactics Release Date Announced
Publisher Freedom Games and developer Spectra Entertainment announced the release date for strategy RPG Dream Tactics. The game will be available next month for PC via Steam.
Episode 346: Rebirth – Q&A Quest
This week in Q&A Quest, we discuss Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. We also dig into the mountain of backlog questions.
Dungeon Full Dive Gets Two Editions
Developer TxK Gaming Studios announced virtual tabletop RPG Dungeon Full Dive will get a free version later this year known as the Player Edition. Meanwhile, the original Dungeon Full Dive will transition to the Game Master Edition with a price change.
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